Festive Rail Holidays

A festive cruise through Europe's most enchanting Christmas destinations on the Rhine river. Scenic landscapes and charming towns come alive with seasonal cheer as we sail through Germany and France during the most wonderful time of the year. From the twinkling lights of Koblenz's historic streets to the captivating markets of Rüdesheim,...

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Feel the spirit of Christmas on this cruise along the beautiful Rhine. Discovering Germany at the most magical time of the year we stop at traditional Christmas markets along the way. Strolling through the stalls, admire the craftsmanship of local artisans and savour the flavours that define the season. On board, soak up the natural beauty of the...

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Discover the timeless enchantment of Switzerland at Christmas on this all-inclusive festive holiday, based in the scenic Abula Valley. Experience spectacular rail journeys from a family-run hotel, including drinks with dinner each evening. Travel across the Swiss Alps, past glistening glaciers to Italy on the World Heritage route of the Bernina...

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Celebrate Christmas in the charming rural county of Wiltshire, with everything taken care of, based at a traditional hotel in the cathedral city of Salisbury. This seasonal holiday features an exclusive Christmas Eve festive steam train journey into scenic countryside, an illuminating evening at the Longleat Festival of Light, a visit to the...

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Discover the magic of Switzerland at New Year on this seasonal holiday based in the scenic Albula Valley. Experience the country's most spectacular train journeys from a family-run hotel, including drinks with dinner each evening. Travel across the Swiss Alps and past enchanting glaciers to Italy on the UNESCO-listed route of the Bernina Express,...

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Experience the spectacular snow-capped Swiss Alps at one of the most wonderful times of the year, staying in the traditional village of Wilderswil, where dinner and drinks are provided each evening. This enchanting winter break includes a trip on the Jungfrau Express, a masterpiece of Swiss rail engineering, to the 'Top of Europe' where the...

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Prepare to be swept away by the romance of Bavaria's world-renowned Christmas markets. Experience the captivating atmosphere of three unique markets - in Nuremberg, Regensburg and Rothenburg - each with its own distinct character, and enjoy a scenic journey along Germany's famous Romantic Road. Staying in Nuremberg, discover the historic city on...

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Experience a festive holiday in Edinburgh and the beautiful Scottish Highlands. With Christmas lights and decorations illuminating the city, soak up the enchanting atmosphere of Edinburgh. Discover the Kelpies, stay in peaceful Glencoe, and visit the Loch Ness, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Neptune's Staircase. Spend Christmas Day relaxing in the...

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From Montreux on the Swiss Riviera to mountainous Interlaken, enjoy an iconic Christmastime journey, passing frozen rivers, icy lakes and festive scenes. Tour Lake Geneva's fairytale Château de Chillon before travelling on the Mont Blanc Express on Christmas Day. Follow the cutting-edge GoldenPass Express route through wintry scenes to Interlaken...

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See in the New Year on this idyllic seasonal holiday in the beautiful Bernese Oberland, staying in the picturesque town of Interlaken, surrounded by panoramic views, sparkling lakes and snow-capped peaks. Ascend Grindelwald First Mountain on a spectacular New Year's Eve excursion, looking out across the twinkling valley and visiting the...

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Snow-bound views and seasonal scenery have made the Glacier Express famous at this time of year as the Swiss Alps' glistening peaks and sugar-frosted forests provide picture-postcard backdrops. Journey through the Swiss Grand Canyon and over the Oberalp Pass on the world-renowned Glacier Express. Spend New Year's Day in historic Chur on this...

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Celebrate Christmas in the idyllic Bernese Oberland, staying in the pristine resort of Interlaken, surrounded by panoramic views, sparkling lakes and snow-capped peaks. Journey on the Jungfrau Railway to the highest train station in Europe, experiencing jaw-dropping views across the shimmering Aletsch Glacier. Cross the snowy Brünig Pass to...

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